Shiro Azumi facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Shiro Azumi | ||
| Place of birth | Empire of Japan | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Meisei Commercial High School | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Osaka SC | |||
| International career | |||
| 1923–1925 | Japan | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Shiro Azumi (安積 四郎, Azumi Shiro) was a Japanese football player. He played as a forward, which means he was one of the main attackers on the team. Shiro Azumi was also a member of the Japanese national team.
Playing for Clubs
After finishing high school, Shiro Azumi joined a football club called Osaka SC. This club was started by graduates from his own high school. Many famous players who also played for the Japan national team were part of Osaka SC during that time. Some of these players included Kiyoo Kanda, Fukusaburo Harada, and Usaburo Hidaka.
Playing for the National Team
In May 1923, Shiro Azumi was chosen to play for the Japanese national team. He was selected for a big event called the 1923 Far Eastern Championship Games. This competition took place in Osaka, Japan.
On May 23, 1923, Shiro Azumi played his very first game for Japan against the Philippines. This match was special because it was the first official international game ever played by the Japan national team.
He also played in the 1925 Far Eastern Championship Games, which were held in Manila. Shiro Azumi played a total of 3 games for Japan until 1925. Unfortunately, Japan lost both matches he played in during these competitions.
National Team Games Played
Here's a quick look at Shiro Azumi's games for the Japanese national team:
| Japan National Team | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Games Played | Goals Scored |
| 1923 | 2 | 0 |
| 1924 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 0 |
See also
In Spanish: Shiro Azumi para niños
